2017 Conference Program

Developed with government and industry associations, the Oceanology International China Conference connects the latest marine science and ocean technology solutions with China’s rapidly developing offshore energy & marine industries. The conference consists of presentations on the latest R&D projects, technology developments, applications and best practices for marine science and engineering.

Chairman

Zdenka Willis, CEO, Veraison Consulting

Ms Zdenka Saba Willis, L.L.D is the CEO of Veraison Consulting, focusing on ocean strategies and advocacy. She retired from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Senior Executive Service in January 2017. She was the founding Director of the United State Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) Office, NOAA led, that coordinates a network of people and technology to generate and disseminate continuous data on our coastal waters, Great Lakes, and oceans. From 2006 to 2007 she was the Director of NOAA’s National Oceanographic Data Center. Ms Willis retired with the rank of Captain from the United States Navy. As Meteorology and Oceanography officer, she deployed onboard Navy survey vessels, and had a wide range of duties that includes: Deputy Navigator of the Navy, Deputy to Naval Deputy to NOAA; Director of the National Ice Center; Commanding Officer of Oceanographic Unit One at sea on the USNS HARKNESS, Director of the Strategic Policy Forum (a crisis simulation for Members of Congress, senior Executive branch officials, and military leaders) and as adjunct professor in the Strategic Leadership Department at the National Defense University

Ms Willis received her Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Science from the University of South Carolina. She received a Master’s degree in Meteorology and Oceanography from the Naval Postgraduate, and a Master’s Degree in National Strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Ms. Willis was awarded a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa from Dalhousie University in October 2016.

This new conference track will focus on the innovative developments and novel applications of marine technology for the Offshore Wind Sector. Experts from around the globe will share their experience on the use of a variety of marine technologies helping to deliver operational and cost efficiencies for the pre- installation, monitoring and maintenance of fixed and floating offshore wind infrastructure in difficult marine environments.

13:00-13:05

Session Welcome

Jincheng Wu, Senior Engineer, Zhejiang Longyuan Wind Power Co., Ltd.

13:05-13:30

The Current Status, Problems and Countermeasures of Our Country's Offshore Wind Power

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